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One of the many great weekends this Summer Tim Welsh at 12:34pm 10.11.05 Big Boats 8/791 Just another great weekend Tim Welsh Hunter 34 SV Cabo Wabo
classic vs. furling main Mike at 11:53am 10.11.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 13/3001 I'm purchasing a new 473 and I'm struggling with the decision between the classic and furling main.
Boat Insurance Dick Lemming at 11:46am 10.11.05 Ask An Oday Owner 3/907 Hunting for basic liability insurance ($100K) for an older 26' in excellent condition. Some insurer
Mast Step Problem JoeD at 11:41am 10.11.05 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1069 Upon Inspection this week I found that the area around the mast plate has some crazing cracks. That
Fortress Anchor Question..... Gary at 11:32am 10.11.05 Ask All Sailors 22/6616 Would like input on my problem I'm having with a FX-11 Fortress anchor. It takes at least 3 tries be
Cabin lights JayMow20723 at 11:31am 10.11.05 Mid-Size Boats 2/1477 The overhead cabin light in my Hunter 280 burned out. How do you access it to replace the bulb? I tr
Progressive Insurance and US Bank dgtaylor at 11:02am 10.11.05 Ask All Sailors 6/1269 I am having a problem. My boat was damaged by Hurricane Rita. Progressive Insurance sent a marine
Catalina Jason at 10:35am 10.11.05 Ask All Sailors 17/1646 Just got back from the Annapolis boat show and saw so many great boats. I'm shopping for my dream b
Ice box drain pump Joe at 10:35am 10.11.05 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1068 I have an O'Day 302. The water in the ice box is pumped out by a hand pump located near the sink.R
Looking at purchasing a MAC 26 X plhack at 10:10am 10.11.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/856 Hello,I have recently became interested in sailing again and am looking at purchasing a boat. Aft
Looking at purchasing a MAC 26 X plhack at 10:10am 10.11.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/944 Hello,I have recently became interested in sailing again and am looking at purchasing a boat. Aft
Has anyone replaced the traveller on an 82 I36? Just Cruisin' at 10:05am 10.11.05 Islander 0/1598 I need to replace a damaged traveller on an Islander 36 (1982). Has anyone done this? What did you
How many bolts are in the wing keel of 322 james at 9:31am 10.11.05 Bigger Boats 2/1124 I have decieded "so far" that an O'day 322 would be a great boat to have in my area. I have heard m
Engine/shaft aligment calehuff at 8:18am 10.11.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1123 I have a vibration (knock) after 1200 RPM, can run at 5.5 knots on calm water, no tide current and n
Help with surgery Capt. Joe McGinnis at 7:53am 10.11.05 Bigger Boats 1/1018 "Paradise" is a '77 O'Day 32. She has been in fresh water all her life. Recently she began to dela
Help with surgery Capt. Joe McGinnis at 7:50am 10.11.05 Bigger Boats 0/948 "Paradise" is a '77 O'Day 32. She has been in fresh water all her life. Recently she began to dela
Fuel Vent Mark Mynsberge at 7:46am 10.11.05 Big Boats 11/967 The fuel vent on my 1992, 37.5 is located under the helm seat. This makes it lower then the intake
Maintenance question Phil M.18166 at 7:41am 10.11.05 Ask An Oday Owner 7/853 I've noticed that the lower shroud on my O'day 222 has two strands frayed. How urgent is it to repl
Espar Heaters - Are They a Pain? Tsehum Pete at 7:41am 10.11.05 Ask All Sailors 9/1695 Last long weekend we used my boat's Espar at the dock and it worked well for two days. Then it sudde
Sailing technique Phil M.18166 at 7:37am 10.11.05 Ask An Oday Owner 4/991 I'm a new sailor this season and bought a used O'Day 222 this spring. We've had a lot of fun learni

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remove siezed motor mount bolt Ranger_12 at 12:44pm 04.29.21 Since you are replacing the mount - I assume the new mount has its own new threaded stud - here is
Bug Pants JamesG161 at 12:43pm 04.29.21 Yes they make them and hats too. https://www.amazon.com/Bug-Jacket-Hood-Pants-Insect-Proof/dp/B074MD
problems filling diesel tank jssailem at 12:40pm 04.29.21 Examine your diesel tank. They often have a label embossed on the tank with a serial number and the
problems filling diesel tank JamesG161 at 12:37pm 04.29.21
Ignition switch Ralph Johnstone at 12:36pm 04.29.21 Turning the key off while running will ruin the alternator according to Yanmar, Could you please
Pau Hana dry and Pau Hana wet jssailem at 12:34pm 04.29.21 And the season begins. Good for you.
Accessing hose from freshwater tank because of suspected leak jssailem at 12:31pm 04.29.21 Perhaps @Dave Groshong can give you a number to reach out to the consulting team. SBO SailboatOwner
Bug Pants Ralph Johnstone at 12:30pm 04.29.21 So, white bug pants? No ....................... coloured bug pants so they attack each other ;)
Seaward 19RK? JamesG161 at 12:26pm 04.29.21 Welcome to the best source of info and help for sailboats and their owners. Jim...
Accessing hose from freshwater tank because of suspected leak MikeTheHunter at 12:22pm 04.29.21 There was no phone option for support.
Seaward 19RK? FiguredItOut at 12:19pm 04.29.21 Welcome to the forum!! An internet search for a Seward 19RK came up empty except for a few reviews
problems filling diesel tank (1) richk at 12:19pm 04.29.21 Maybe run a new vent line without traps and abandon the old one. Use a different route. RoyS RoyS
Accessing hose from freshwater tank because of suspected leak jssailem at 12:12pm 04.29.21 Mike SBO.com is the website you are using. https://sbo.sailboatowners.com Check out the "Contact Us
Bug Pants fullbore at 12:11pm 04.29.21 Encountered the biting black flies many years ago on Lake Superior. Especially bad when stuck in dol
Are You Ready????? jssailem at 11:59am 04.29.21 I have been in the water a lot in San Diego Bay and the Southern California Ocean. It happens racing
Using a trolling motor on small boat sloughsailer at 11:46am 04.29.21 When the motor on my 3000 LB Columbia 22 self destructed I installed an oarlock on the transom and g
Bug Pants Davidasailor26 at 11:26am 04.29.21 Never tried bug pants. Avon Skin So Soft works ok (not miraculously) for New Jersey Greenheads. Migh
Bug Pants dlochner at 11:15am 04.29.21 Try Catnip Oil. We've only used it a couple of times, however, it seems to work. May have to be reap
Outboard Motor Mount on Stern Pushpit - 2005 Huter 36 Ralph Johnstone at 11:08am 04.29.21 I think I can just take my victory mount and add a vertical SS tube. Yes, looking back at the Vic
Bug Pants duality at 10:59am 04.29.21 i read here or another board to mix 50% scope mouthwash and water in a spray bottle. it works for a

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